John Lynn, aka @TechGuy, is well known in the healthcare IT world. He has developed a series of websites to support the industry. His website Healthcare Scene hosts 10 healthcare blogs that have generated over 11,000 blog posts, half of which John wrote himself! He’s the co-founder of #HITMC Conference, supports numerous Twitter handles and provides a valuable resource for job seekers in the industry.

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[00:00] Introduction[00:50] #HIT100[01:15] Healthcare – people with personal passions[02:38] What is your “Why”?[03:40] Difference between professional and passion-driven participants[05:17] Disconnect in C-Suite not being exposed to social media discussions?[06:48] Social determinants of health[07:27] Patient stories – not hearing enough “good” stories[10:47] Empowered patients[13:41] People want to do good. Problems are a result of faulty workflow or process[16:18] The power of social media[17:10] Entrepreneurial spirit is suppressed in healthcare[18:56] Acquired EHRs, now we need healthcare analysts[20:22] John’s digital properties: Healthcare Scene, Healthcare IT Jobs, #HITMC[23:47] Open Sharing among healthcare marketers[26:29] HITMC Conference – Marketing automation hot topic[28:21] Networking is a valuable aspect of HITMC[29:15] Call for speakers for Spring HITMC Conference[31:24] Topic suggestions: Success/Failure stories and Creative or Innovative Problem Solving[31:04] Hamilton Rap from Stacey Gobel of Studio 9[32:07] Where will the conference be held? SLS Las Vegas[35:30] Find #HITMC – LinkedIn Group, Website, TwitterChat[36:40] “Local” meetups around the country
38:03 Social Media Tip: Stacy Goebel with Studio North “Try Live Video”